Hades 2 Introduces a Fan-Favorite Deity in Latest Major Update

Supergiant Games’ sequel, Hades 2, has just received an impressive update known as the Warsong Update. This latest patch introduces the war god Ares, along with a new boss battle, additional story content, and hidden secrets for players as Melinoe persists in her mission to rescue Olympus.

Despite these exciting enhancements, the game remains in early access, with the developers at Supergiant Games already hard at work on the next major update. If you’re curious, there’s a trailer for the Hades 2 Warsong Update you can check out below.

I have to admit, I’m truly eager to explore all that this update brings. It’s quite surprising that the developers are already planning for yet another substantial update, especially given the amount of content that’s been packed in so far. Hades 2 has significantly expanded from its already remarkable predecessor, raising the question of what more Supergiant has planned for us.

For those interested in the nitty-gritty details, the full patch notes are available below. But fair warning: if they’re anything like the ones from the Olympic Update, you’ll be scrolling through plenty of details. Be cautious of mild spoilers about new characters since the initial early access.

Hades 2 Warsong Update – Highlights

• The Final Confrontation: Ascend to the summit of Mount Olympus and reveal the surprises that await.
• New Olympian: Meet Ares, the god of war, and select from his variety of Boons.
• New Familiar: Discover a final animal companion to support you through battles.
• Revamped Boons: Enjoy new and improved blessings from various Olympians.
• Revamped Altar of Ashes: Activate new effects, each Card now features updated artwork.
• Revamped Resource Gathering: Resource collection is streamlined, making it less worrisome.
• Revamped Menus: Experience enhanced animations across several menu screens.
• Expanded Story: Engage with more characters as you tackle the final confrontation.

General Gameplay Adjustments

• Gathering Tools in the Training Grounds aren’t prioritized, but you can still harvest any resource once a tool is unlocked.
• Psyche is removed from Location Rewards, with Bones now available earlier.
• Guardians and Wardens immune to cast slowing effects now share this trait uniformly.
• Damage resistance effects no longer influence your Armor.
• Requirements for early key events have been adjusted, potentially allowing earlier surface access.

Nocturnal Arms and Abilities Enhancements

• The Witch’s Staff and Argent Skull have refined attack sequences.
• Black Coat’s Omega Attack damage increased and Dash mechanics improved.

Altar of Ashes Modifications

• All Cards now include unique illustrations.
• Several Cards have seen theme changes, like "Eternity" and "The Messenger," now offering newly reworked effects.
• Grasp upgrade costs have been recalibrated with resource gathering changes.

Oath of the Unseen Updates

• Introduced new Testaments for the final confrontation.
• Adjusted various combat encounters tied to the Vows.
• Difficulty scaling for some Testaments has been reconfigured to smooth out Fear requirements.

Boons and Blessings Additions

• Ares joins with unique blessings and new Duos.
• Various Olympian Boons from gods like Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and others have received adjustments, improvements, and in some cases, replacements to enhance gameplay depth.

Daedalus Hammer Upgrades

• Old upgrades have been replaced or reimagined with impactful new ones.
• The system now includes enhanced visual feedback and descriptive text.

Keepsakes Expansion

• Ares and other characters have added new Keepsakes to collect and use.

Animal Familiar Introductions

• New animal companions, such as Gale the Polecat and Toula the Cat, provide unique support abilities.

Other Key Enhancements

• The update brings a wealth of new foes, resources, encounters, and locations.
• Level designs have been modified, and new Chaos Trials have been introduced to keep players engaged.

Crossroads, Cauldron Incantations, and More

• Crossroads and other key areas have received significant visual and functional improvements.
• New Cauldron Incantations offer fresh strategic options and game dynamics.

For those ready to embark on this updated journey, Hades 2 remains in early access for Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. You can also stay updated with the latest news and reviews for Windows and Xbox by subscribing to our newsletter.